Addiction Counselor Level I-Provisional Appointment (Grant Funded) - Nyc Health Hospitals : Job Details

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services.At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.Visit us at www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/lincoln.Work Shifts9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.MJob DescriptionPurpose of Position: The Addiction Counselor serves as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team and participates in and/or leads the development and implementation of clinically sound, culturally relevant, and medically monitored treatment programs, case management, care coordination, and other supportive and consultative services for patients in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment, in a sensitive and caring manner, and promotes the notion of recovery and self-sufficiency, as a goal of treatment. Ensures optimal utilization of resources and services and compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations and NYC Health + Hospitals standards of care to improve outcomes and the patient experience. Under supervision, participates in and/or performs functions related to counseling, diagnostics, treatment, treatment planning, rehabilitation, assessment, intervention and other supportive services for patients in SUD treatment. The following are essential duties and responsibilities for Addiction Counselors: Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assists the consumer with activities of daily living (e.g., socializing, public transportation, budgeting, shopping, socializing, and other skills relevant to an individual's rehabilitation goals). May make home visits.Use one's personal experience as a consumer of behavioral health services in role-modeling recovery and providing hope for other consumers.Assists the consumer in identifying their warning signs of relapse and identifying and developing individual coping strategies.Provides supportive peer counseling concerning mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation strategies, and self-help opportunities.Participates in an interdisciplinary treatment and human services team in determining and implementing a comprehensive plan of care.Leads or co-leads groups including, but not limited to, dual diagnoses issues, relapse, and recovery and socialization.Clarifies issues for the consumer and assists with the process of referral for treatment, rehabilitation, Community support, housing, and supportive services. Follow-up to determine whether services were provided and used.Assists the consumer in completing applications and paperwork for public entitlements and mayaccompany the consumer on visits to agency offices and treatment programs.Acts as a liaison with community and governmental agencies.Facilitates the establishment of peer support networks and natural and social support systems.Maintains current, complete, and appropriate documentation in the consumer record, preparesrequired forms, and may be required to use computer systems in carrying out these functions. Documents in Electronic Health Record (EHR) and writes progress notes for review.Minimum QualificationsAssignment Level IFor Assignments in Comprehensive Emergency Psychiatric Programs (CPEPs):1. Certification, which must be maintained for the assignment's duration, as aa. Peer Specialist (NYCPS) or Peer Specialist-Provisional (NYCPS-P) issued by the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB); orb. Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or Recovery Peer Advocate-Provisional (CRPA-P) issued by the New York Certification Board (ASAP-NYCB); orc. Credentialed Family Peer Advocate (FPA-C), Credentialed Family Peer Advocate Provisional (FPA-P), Credentialed Youth Peer Advocate (YPA-C), or Credentialed Youth Peer Advocate Provisional (YPA-P) issued by Families Together in New York State; and2. Satisfactory and documented completion of a formalized Peer Advocate/Counselor/Specialist Training Program or one (1) year of full-time satisfactory experience working with consumers of CPEP services as a peer counselor/specialist, peer advocate or in related human services.For Substance Use Assignments:1. Certification, which must be maintained for the assignment's duration, as a Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or Recovery Peer Advocate-Provisional (CRPA-P) issued by the New York Certification Board (ASAP-NYCB); and2. Satisfactory and documented completion of a formalized Peer Advocate/Counselor/Specialist Training Program or one (1) year of full-time satisfactory experience working with consumers of substance use disorder services as a peer counselor/specialist, peer advocate or in related human services.For All Other Mental Health Assignments:3. Certification, which must be maintained for the assignment's duration, as a Peer Specialist (NYCPS) or Peer Specialist-Provisional (NYCPS-P) issued by the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB); and4. Satisfactory and documented completion of a formalized Peer Advocate/Counselor/Specialist Training Program or one (1) year of full-time satisfactory experience working with consumers of mental health services as a peer counselor/specialist, peer advocate or in related human services.Qualification Requirements (Continued):For All Other Assignments (Including Breastfeeding Education Assignments):1. Satisfactory and documented completion of a formalized Peer Advocate/Counselor/Specialist Training Program or one (1) year of full-time satisfactory experience working with consumers of peer services as a peer counselor/specialist, peer advocate or in related human services; and2. A High school diploma or its educational equivalent.If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:Lincoln Medical & Mental Health CenterHuman Resources Department234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),2nd Floor, AnnexBronx, NY 10451Attn: Recruitment UnitNYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs